P-Valley star Brandee Evans is living her dream. Not only is she the lead in a hit TV series, but she has the strong connection with her mom, Diana [...]

For W’s second annual TV Portfolio, we asked 26 of the most sought-after names in television to pay homage to their favorite small-screen characters by stepping into their shoes. [...]

From dancers who used their earnings to pay their way through nursing school, and mothers building a better life for their children – Evans hopes her role will drive more empathy and compassion. With drums blasting, flashing lights, and a captivated audience, STARZ’s hit series, P-Valley lead Brandee Evans twirls, spins, and drops it like it’s hot on a stripper pole like an undeniable phenomenon.

Life has changed drastically for P-Valley star Brandee Evans over the past year. Of course, there’s the paycheck and the heightened profile that comes with being the lead actress of a hit TV show. But for Evans, the most important impact becoming an actress has had on her life is allowing her to take better care of her mother.

Brandee is a caregiver and actress who stars on the STARZ series “P-Valley.” Caring for my mom, who is living with both Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis, is very [...]